rupture
noun
rup·ture
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Definition of rupture
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: breach of peace or concord
specifically
: open hostility or war between nations
2a
: the tearing apart of a tissue
rupture of the heart muscle rupture of an intervertebral disk
b
: hernia
3
: a breaking apart or the state of being broken apart
rupture
verb
ruptured;
rupturing\ ˈrəp(t)-sh(ə-)riŋ
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Definition of rupture (Entry 2 of 2)
2
: to produce a rupture in
: to have or undergo a rupture
Examples of rupture in a Sentence
Noun
A rupture in the pipeline resulted in major water damage. a rupture of an artery an infection that could cause rupture of the eardrum The conflict caused a rupture in relations between the former allies. They're trying to heal the rupture in their relationship.Verb
The pipe ruptured because of high water pressure. High water pressure ruptured the pipe. The impact ruptured his liver. The scandal ruptured relations between the two countries. The crime ruptured the peace of a small town.
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
The rupture of the 1/2-inch diameter gas line was reported shortly before 9:15 a.m. at a home on Union Street, between Vine Street and West Upas Street, San Diego Gas & Electric spokeswoman Zoraya Griffin said. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Gas leak prompts evacuations in Midtown area," 16 Aug. 2019 Following the rupture, which occurred swinging at a pitch last Thursday, Cruz spoke with Justin Morneau, who dealt with the injury during his playing career. — Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, "Twins reliever Sam Dyson returns from injured list," 13 Aug. 2019 The England internationals are both recovering from Achilles tendon ruptures, with the latter expected to return within a month, whilst his counterpart may be out until November. — SI.com, "Liverpool vs Chelsea Preview: Where to Watch, Live Stream, Kick Off Time & Team News," 12 Aug. 2019 The rupture was about 10 to 15 miles long, and the duration of the earthquake was around 7 seconds. — Tim Arango, BostonGlobe.com, "California earthquake rattles a state wary of the ‘Big One’," 6 July 2019 However, a report from Al Final de la Palmera published just hours later paints a very different picture of the saga, dramatically describing a 'rupture in the dialogue' between the clubs. — SI.com, "Giovani Lo Celso: Conflicting Reports Claim Spurs Deal for Real Betis Star Is Both Agreed and Off," 5 Aug. 2019 The far more serious symptom is when an AVM ruptures, causing hemorrhaging on the brain, which is life-threatening. — Robert Avery, Houston Chronicle, "From brain surgery to basehits, the remarkable journey of Bronco All-Star Maddox Atchley," 31 July 2019 The partnership was prompted by a rupture that year of the city’s sewer pipeline off Point Loma, which released 200 million gallons of untreated sewage into waters near the Point Loma kelp forest. — David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, "San Diego spending $3.6M to monitor local underwater kelp forests," 15 July 2019 Instead of being caused by ruptures on the offshore subduction zone or a crustal fault, they are caused by cracks within the oceanic plate, which is diving under, or subducting, the North American continent. — Sandi Doughton, The Seattle Times, "Friday earthquakes on a crustal fault show it’s not only the ‘Big One’ we should fear," 13 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
At a protest last weekend, police ruptured one young woman’s eyeball and allowed organized criminal gangs to attack protesters and bystanders. — Los Angeles Times, "Hong Kong protesters took their organizing principle from Bruce Lee. Now some are having second thoughts," 16 Aug. 2019 Playing in his first playoff series in nine NBA seasons, Cousins ruptured his left quadriceps muscle in Game 2 of the Warriors’ opening round series against the Clippers. — Jon Becker, The Mercury News, "Report: Ex-Warrior DeMarcus Cousins suffers another major injury," 15 Aug. 2019 Cruz, who had strained his wrist earlier in the season, ruptured the tendon on Thursday. — Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, "Good news for Twins slugger Nelson Cruz: No surgery needed," 12 Aug. 2019 The tumors later ruptured, and paralyzed Portune from the chest down. — Jason Williams, Cincinnati.com, "PX column: As 2020 approaches, popular Hamilton County Commissioner Todd Portune's political future in limbo," 11 July 2019 Atmos Energy crews are working to restore a gas line that ruptured during construction work on a street Thursday morning in a Garland neighborhood. — Loyd Brumfield, Dallas News, "One home evacuated after gas line ruptures in Garland neighborhood," 20 June 2019 The Dawson High School star’s knee ruptured during a match in her junior season, halting what could have been another trip to the state tournament. — Adam Coleman, Houston Chronicle, "Q&A: Dawson's Kyler Powe, AGH girls tennis player of the year," 18 June 2019 Amid a deafening, horrific screech of rupturing metal, more than a million gallons of fuel spilled and exploded. — Ian Austen, New York Times, "A Runaway Train Explosion Killed 47, but Deadly Cargo Still Rides the Rails," 16 July 2019 However, the quakes buckled highways, cracked buildings and ruptured gas lines that sparked several house fires. — Christopher Weber, Fox News, "Nevada death may be linked to California quake," 10 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'rupture.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for rupture
rupture
noun
English Language Learners Definition of rupture
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a crack or break in something (such as a pipe)
: a break or tear in a part of the body
: a break in good relations between people or countries
rupture
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of rupture (Entry 2 of 2)
: to break or burst
medical
: to cause a break or tear in (a part of the body)
: to damage or destroy (a relationship, situation, etc.)
See the full definition for rupture in the English Language Learners Dictionary
rupture
noun
rup·ture
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Kids Definition of rupture
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a break in peaceful or friendly relations
2
: a breaking or tearing apart of body tissue
rupture of an eardrum
3
: a crack or break in something
a pipeline rupture
rupture
verb
ruptured;
rupturing
Kids Definition of rupture (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to part by violence : break
2
: to produce a break or tear in
High water pressure ruptured the pipe.
3
: to have or develop a break or tear
The blood vessel ruptured.